What is an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) Number
IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is unique 15 digit identification number of the Mobile Handset. It is like the registration number of your vehicle.
- One can check the IMEI no of the Mobile Handset by pressing *#06#
- IMEI numbers are being allotted by five bodies authorized by GSMA.
- From IMEI number one can identify the make and model of the handset.
- To verify the IMEI number one can send a message “IMEI <15 digit IMEI No.> to 53232 or 57886.
- No two mobile handsets in the world should have the same IMEI number.
- IMEI number is an important tool for the handset tracking.